Sr Technical Program Manager AWS Security Vulnerability Management

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AWS Vulnerability Management team is looking for a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead security programs focused on host operating systems (OS) patch remediation and builder enablement. This role will lead initiatives for resolving complex security problems specific to host OS patching and enhancing the builder experience to reduce toil towards vulnerability remediation. In this role you will work with crossfunctional teams of technical and nontechnical key stakeholders to define strategy and interpret communicate and drive full lifecycle security projects. You will partner with Legal security teams and service teams to evaluate and develop security services and infrastructure. If you enjoy working in a rapidly changing environment and influencing the strategic direction of a large global organization this position will provide you with a challenging opportunity.

The role will provide opportunities to think big be customer obsessed and to partner with business teams across Amazon. In this role you will define communicate and manage challenging projects across multiple teams and locations.

The successful candidate is one who loves working directly with security engineers to understand their needs and design security systems and solutions that enable our customers to operate more effectively securely and safely. We have a team culture that encourages innovation and we expect team members and management alike to take a high degree of ownership for their program vision and of ideas. You will work directly with service and security teams to identify opportunities to improve our security posture. You will build tooling drive process improvements and work with service owners and technology to develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.

The candidate should prioritize well communicate clearly and have a consistent track record of delivery. You are proactive in removing roadblocks pave the way for innovation and can handle multiple competing priorities in a fastpaced environment. You will be a positive influence across diverse teams be able to effectively rally support for your initiatives and be able to help deeply technical teams create simple solutions to meet your program goals. You are able to handle business escalations with a datadriven approach to build trust with engineers and senior leaders.


Key job responsibilities
* Develop and execute on security programs focused on host operating system (OS) patching and builder enablement
* Lead initiatives aimed at identifying and reducing security risks for Amazon and its partner teams
* Lead ambiguous and undefined problems to resolution in the face of uncertainty
* Demonstrate the ability to provide both structured and creative thinking in a dynamic evolving multi teambased environment
* Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels of management building trust across the organization and demonstrating discretion with sensitive information
* Show ownership and leadership skills in coordinating projects across multiple teams driving them to successful conclusion while building strong lasting relationships with both internal and external customers
* Be comfortable working in a fastpaced everchanging environment while driving teams to complete goals
* Demonstrate the ability to break abstract goals into attainable measurable work items
* Manage a crossfunctional process to translate the desired customer experience into a logically sequenced and optimized product roadmap and product releases
* Define user experiences and requirements by developing high quality PR/FAQs and effectively prioritize and manage the scope of each product launch to deliver key capabilities on time and on budget
* Prepare and present business reviews to senior management

A day in the life
AWS Vulnerability Management is a high visibility team that solves security challenges at a massive scale. We are looking for those who are ready to take on a lead role in addressing security issues across one of the largest and diverse companies in the world. Security issues at such scale and speed require a passion for defining and implementing robust solutions.

Joining the Amazon Security team provides the unique challenge and opportunity to solve security issues across a diverse set of global businesses. The ideal candidate will draw upon exemplary project management capabilities critical thinking problemsolving skills and a passion for creating reliable maintainable and secure solutions. The candidate should be open to new challenges proficient at multitasking innovative selfdirected and a great team player. Candidates should drive continuous process improvement and collaborate effectively with crossfunctional business and security teams to solve problems and implement solutions. The candidate will interact with a broad crosssection of the Amazon organization spanning a wide range of technologies.

About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Why Amazon Security
At Amazon security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazons products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud devices retail entertainment healthcare operations and physical stores.

Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security its in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas perspectives and voices.

Training & Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing training and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.

Work/Life Balance
We value worklife harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve.

5 years of technical product or program management experience
7 years of working directly with engineering teams experience
3 years of software development experience
5 years of technical program management working directly with software engineering teams experience
Experience managing programs across cross functional teams building processes and coordinating release schedules

5 years of project management disciplines including scope schedule budget quality along with risk and critical path management experience
Experience managing projects across cross functional teams building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
Experience defining KPIs/SLAs used to drive multimillion dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $231400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.